Edinburgh Larder Café

Nestled off the Royal Mile, this friendly and bright daytime café proudly showcases Scotland’s seasonal and local produce.

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Nestled off the Royal Mile, this daytime café proudly showcases Scotland’s seasonal and local produce. Friendly service combined with an interior featuring vibrant yellow chairs and large windows looking onto Blackfriars Street create a bright ambience. The focus is firmly on honest ingredients: the simple breakfast menu includes homemade granola, porridge, toast, full breakfast, eggs, bacon, salmon and sausages, while lunch offers soups, sandwiches, sharing platters and daily specials. The taste of Scotland plate features local fish, salami and cheese, while daily salads, like wild rice with apricots and walnuts, provide fresh healthy options. A limited selection of homemade cakes, such as gluten-free chocolate and hazelnut brownie, complement Williams and Johnson coffee and Eteaket tea. If short on time, grab a takeaway from Larder Go next door. The Edinburgh Larder team also operate a social enterprise aspiring to make local food more accessible, as well as running foraging courses and workshops – see their website for details.

• High point: Knowing the provenance of every item on the plate
• Low point: Watery soup
• Notable dish: Gluten-free chocolate and hazelnut brownie